Hawaii History and Culture

When it comes to experiencing Hawaii’s
history and culture most visitors might expect to find it at a luau.
Though luaus can indeed provide cultural insights—cooking a pig in an
underground imu, gathering of friends for a big pa’ina
(party), practicing chants and the art of the hula—many elements of
Hawaii’s history and culture exist in places you wouldn’t think to look
for them.

One of the easiest ways to experience Hawaii’s history and culture is
by going to a local-style restaurant and perusing the plate lunch
options. Pork adobo brought from Filipino field laborers sits on the
same menu as Portuguese sausage brought over by ranchers.